Polar Night Light Festival opening evening

The opening program includes a torchlight ski parade on the Kuru slope at 7 PM, open to all skiers with a valid lift ticket. Light torches will be provided along the slope and collected at the bottom after the run.

After the ski parade, at 7:15 PM, the Kuusamo Womens' gymnastics sports club will perform a Northern Lights-themed dance show.
Come and experience the magical atmosphere of the light festival!
Event dates
09.01.2026 - 09.01.2026
Time
19:00 - 20:00
Place
Rukan hiihtokeskus, Eturinteet
Address

Rukankyläntie 17
93830 Rukatunturi
Finland

Polar Night Light Festival is a light festival where the fell landscape and ski slopes become part of a large-scale light installation. The festival lighting extends to Ruka’s front slopes, the village, and the Aurora Glow snowshoe trail, creating a captivating visual environment that invites visitors not only to ski as part of the light artwork but also to grab their cameras and capture the magic.

 

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15.1.2027 - 7.2.2027
Experience the Polar Night Light Festival 2027 at Ruka, Jan 15–Feb 7. The world’s northernmost slope light installation returns, illuminating ski slopes and surrounding areas with magical colors. Step into a mesmerizing winter atmosphere and see the polar night in a whole new way.
Polar night light festival
Polar night light festival

Polar Night Light Festival Torchlight Ski Parade on Fridays

9.1.2026 - 30.1.2026
19:00 - 19:15
All skiers with a lift pass are welcome to Torchlight Ski Parade during the Polar Night Light Festival, every Friday at 19:00 at the Kuru slope (5).

The torches will be placed along the Kururinne slope, where skiers can pick them up and return them to the bottom of the slope after their descent.
Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Finland
Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Finland

Polar Night Light Aurora Glow - Guided Snowshoe Adventure

13.1.2026 - 30.1.2026
17:30 - 19:15
Join a guided snowshoe adventure through a magical forest, surrounded by the enchanting vibes of Polar Night Light Festival. If we are lucky enough, the northern lights might dance above us.

The guided adventure will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays on 13.-29.1.2026